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Human Resources Manager – Competitive Salary – Bristol | 3 days a week (Pro rata role)Are you an HR... Human Resources Manager – Competitive Salary – Bristol | 3 days a week (Pro rata role)Are you an HR professional who enjoys bringing clarity and structure to growing teams? Do you like working closely with people across different roles and helping a business run smoothly as it scales?Magic Number is a leading experiential activation and brand partnerships agency, delivering campaigns across festivals, live events, retail, and pop-ups. We’re looking for a Part-Time Human Resources Manager to help shape how we support our people as we continue to grow.The roleThis is our first dedicated HR role, so you’ll have real ownership from day one. You’ll build and manage our HR processes, making sure they work well for both the business and the people in it.You’ll work closely with the founders and senior team, supporting a varied workforce that includes office staff, production and warehouse teams, freelancers, and on-site crews.Key Responsibilities Develop and put in place a clear, scalable HR approachSupport team structure, workforce planning, and performance reviewsManage recruitment across office, production, and freelance rolesImprove onboarding so new starters feel supported from day oneCreate and maintain policies, contracts, and employee recordsEnsure we meet UK employment law requirementsHandle employee relations matters with fairness and consistencyWork with the Financial Controller on payroll inputsReview benefits and pay structures as the business growsAct as a trusted contact for employee questions and supportBuild simple systems to manage freelance and event staff About our companyMagic Number operates from a 32,000 sqft production facility in Bristol, known as “The Hub”. We bring together creative thinking, in-house build, logistics, and on-site delivery to create memorable brand experiences. As we grow, we want to keep a strong, supportive culture at the heart of what we do.The Benefits 28 days annual leave including Bank HolidaysExtra leave with length of servicePaid Christmas shutdownPension contributionsGym membership contributionPrivate medical insurance (after probation)Mobile phone contributionFlexible working optionsRegular team socials and eventsFestival tickets where available The person Experience working as an HR ManagerGood knowledge of UK employment lawComfortable in a fast-moving, hands-on environmentConfident working independently and taking ownershipA practical mindset, balancing people and business needsExperience using Sage Desirable: Experience working with freelance or temporary staffBackground in events, experiential, or creative industriesCIPD Level 5 or aboveExperience setting up HR processes What’s nextIf this sounds like the kind of role you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.